Positions Open On Owen Health Board

The Owen County Board of Commissioners is currently seeking two members to serve on the Owen County Board of Health. A health board member position remains available, with the term to expire on December 31, 2014. A physician’s position on the board also remains vacant, with the term to expire on December 31, 2013.

The board is composed of seven members, not more than four of which can belong to the same political party.

Board meetings are held on a quarterly basis and compensation is $40 for each meeting.

Anyone interested in serving can submit a letter of interest to the board of commissioners via the Owen County Auditor’s Office, 60 South Main Street, Owen County Courthouse, Spencer, IN 47460. Copies of the Indiana State Department of Health Guide for Local Boards of Health and Health Officers can be picked up there, or by logging on to the state website: www.in.gov. Letters of interest must be submitted by September 14. For more information, call 829-5017.